Session Discernment Process Update

by Pastor Doug Kelly

Your elders sent out a draft of the 2017 Statement on Theological Unity and Diversity in May. Session listened to various voices in the congregation by hosting two town hall forums and reading over forty letters to session. As moderator of the session, let me just say that I am impressed with the compelling statements both oral and written, and with the love and thanks expressed to my colleagues in ministry on session from people across the spectrum. I’m so proud of you!

Elders have personally contacted all those who wrote to Session to thank them and engage them further. (If, for some reason, you have not been contacted let us know and we’ll follow up.) At its September meeting, Session underwent a facilitated workshop in talking through our differences. Some of you have urged us to complete the process sooner than later, and we have heard you too. Feel free to contact any of our elders or me. Pray for us as we listen to God, you and each other in this season.